Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior avenged his defeat in the Ballon d’Or race, beating Rodri to the FIFA The Best AwardVini agonisingly missed out on winning the Golden Ball prize back in October, losing by just 41 pointsThe 24-year-old becomes the sixth Brazilian to win FIFA The Best Award after Ronaldo Nazario, Rivaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho and Kaka
Vinicius Junior has officially been named the Best Player in the World at the 2024 FIFA The Best Awards in Doha, Qatar.
The Real Madrid superstar claimed the prestigious honour after narrowly missing out on the Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri earlier in October, making this triumph a sweet redemption.
Vinicius Junior clinched the 2024 FIFA The Best Award ahead of Ballon d’Or recipient Rodri. Photos by NurPhoto and David Benito.
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Vinicius beats Rodri to win FIFA The Best Award
Vinicius arrived in Doha not just to chase global recognition but also to prepare for Real Madrid’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup showdown against Pachuca.
The 24-year-old enjoyed his most phenomenal campaign yet, playing a pivotal role in Madrid’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League double.
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The dynamic winger lit up the 2023/24 season with blistering performances that turned games on their heads.
His numbers speak volumes—24 goals in 39 matches across all competitions, per Transfermarkt, but the magic lay in the moments he delivered under pressure.
In the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Vinicius struck decisively, securing yet another European crown for Los Blancos, per 90Min.
He also left an indelible mark in domestic competitions, netting a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final.
Vini didn’t just score goals; he delivered them with flair, urgency, and an electric unpredictability that defenders found impossible to contain.
Sweet revenge for Vinicius
This year’s duel for individual supremacy—Rodri’s consistency versus Vinicius’ explosiveness—highlighted two contrasting footballing philosophies.
While Rodri’s contributions stemmed from methodical precision, Vinicius thrived on chaos, blending skill, speed, and audacity to dominate defences.
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After falling short in the Ballon d’Or race by the slimmest of margins, Vini’s victory at FIFA The Best symbolises his ascent to global superstardom.
He joins an elite list of Brazilian legends like Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldinho, and Kaká, whose creativity and brilliance once ruled the footballing world.
Ronaldo’s believes Vinicius deserves Ballon d’Or
In another report, Henzodaily.ng highlighted Ronaldo Nazario has maintained that countryman Vincius deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
The Real Madrid forward lost the prestigious award to Manchester City’s Rodri following the midfielder’s success at Euro 2024 with Spain.
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